How to pronounce maxheap
Say it like MAKS-heep. Maxheap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAKS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce maxheap. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAKS
- heep
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maxheap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- heepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maxheap
American and British speakers say maxheap in essentially the same way: /ˈmækship/ in the US and /ˈmækship/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAKS-heep.
What does maxheap mean?
- A heap data structure with a "less than or equal to" comparison function.
Where does maxheap come from?
maximum + heap
Questions about saying maxheap
How do you pronounce maxheap?
Say MAKS-heep. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækship/. In British English it is /ˈmækship/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maxheap?
Maxheap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAKS). Broken into parts: MAKS · heep.
Do Americans and Brits say maxheap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmækship/ and the British form is /ˈmækship/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.